Zachery Ryan Smith, 19, was found inside a Breckenridge apartment on October 19, 2025, with a gunshot wound to the head. Police responded to the Conquistador Apartments on West Elliott Street, confirmed his identity and began canvassing the area. An autopsy was performed but the medical examiner’s office had not yet returned final cause and manner of death in the initial reports, and investigators said they were still collecting interviews and evidence.

In the days after the discovery, the police chief said several people had been interviewed and were cooperating. No arrests were announced, no suspect was named and no motive was released. Family notices remembered Zachery, known as Slim, born March 8, 2006 in Las Vegas, who had recently been living in Breckenridge; a memorial was planned at CC Farms with JB Sparks officiating. If anyone knew Zachery, his movements in Breckenridge, or saw anything at the Conquistador Apartments on or before October 19, 2025, please share what you know.